UAH is excited to welcome alumni, students, families, parents, and friends for Family & Friends Weekend 2025. Choose from four days of activities to “create your own adventure” and experience Charger pride and spirit across campus and in the Rocket City community. Schedule of Events THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Biergarten 5:00 – 7:30 PM | Davidson Center for Space Exploration, Huntsville Experience a Huntsville tradition at the Space and Rocket Center and enjoy music from the Rockitones. Free admission. Food available for purchase. Part of the evening’s proceeds benefit the UAH Alumni Association. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Check-In 3:00 – 8:00 PM | Charger Union Lobby Pick up your Welcome Packet, which includes a formal schedule of events, goodies, and your Family Weekend T-shirts (if pre-ordered). Check-in is not necessary for alumni or community friends. Student Service Department Open Houses 3:00 – 5:00 PM | Various Campus Locations Drop in to offices for additional resources. The following offices will be available for your convenience: Dean of Students, Counseling, Health Services, Fitness Center, Financial Aid, Bursar, Dining Services, and Charger Card. UAH Soccer vs Lee | Charger Park 5:00 - 9:30 PM | Charger Park 5:00 PM – Women’s Match, 7:30 PM – Men’s Match Fried Chicken Friday 5:30 - 7:00 PM | Conference Training Center – Charger Café Hosted by: The Alumni Association Experience a special Friday edition of our tasty Wednesday campus tradition. Dinner: $15 for adults, $3 for kids 4-12. Kids under 4 eat free. Women’s Softball Party Time TBD | Back Forty Brewing Company, Huntsville Hosted by: The Alumni Association CU Sounds Open Mic Night 8:30 PM | Charger Union Lobby Hosted by: Association for Campus Entertainment (ACE) Can you sing? Play an instrument? Tell jokes? Perform magic? Whatever your talent, ACE's Open Mic Night is the perfect way to share it with campus! Whether you want to perform or support, make plans to join ACE for this event. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Check-In (Continued) 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Charger Union Lobby Pick up your Welcome Packet, which includes a formal schedule of events, goodies, and your Family Weekend T-shirts (if pre-ordered). Check-in is not necessary for alumni or community friends. Service Saturday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Charger Union Breezeway Hosted by: Serving, Organizing, Advocating, and Reflecting (SOAR) Join UAH’s Civic Engagement Programming Board for a morning spent at one of two local non-profit organizations. 5K Color Run 9:00 AM | Charger Union Lawn Hosted by: University Recreation Start your day off with a little color! Join the University Fitness Center for its annual Color Run 5K Race. Celebrate health and happiness with this unique, family-friendly event. Check-in begins at 8:00 AM for the 9:00 AM run. Online registration is available for Family, Friends, and UAH Affiliates and Non-UAH Affiliates. Family & Friends Fun Day 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | UAH Campus (Location TBD) Hosted by: The Alumni Association, The Office of Student Life, and ACE Spend the afternoon enjoying a wide array of family-friendly activities. A DJ, free food, family photos, miniature golf, axe throwing, cornhole, sand volleyball, face painting, balloon artists, and more! Departments and student organizations from across campus will welcome family & friends to tailgate-style tents with snacks and activities. Academic Programs Time TBD Matinee Movie 2:00 PM | Charger Union Theater Hosted by: Association for Campus Entertainment (ACE) Cocktails and Cosmos at the INTUITIVE® Planetarium 4:00 PM | U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville Hosted by: The Alumni Association and The Office of Student Life Join us for a special UAH showing of “Our Place in Space.” Explore the wonders of the universe at this exclusive out-of-this-world event. Limited complimentary tickets available; see registration for details. Athletics Hall of Fame 6:00 PM | Student Services Building Hosted by: UAH Athletics The University of Alabama in Huntsville Department of Athletics is excited to unveil the 2025 Class of the UAH Athletics Hall of Fame, announcing seven members who will be enshrined for their extraordinary accomplishments and contributions as a Charger. Cocktail reception at 5:00 PM, followed by dinner and induction ceremony at 6:00 PM. Tickets are available for purchase through UAH Athletics. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 See You Soon! Send Off Breakfast 9:00 – 11:00 AM | Conference Training Center – Charger Café Hosted by: The Office of Student Life Thank you for joining us for the 2025 Family & Friends Weekend. Be our guest for a complimentary breakfast before saying “See You Soon” to your Charger family and friends. Schedule of Events is subject to change.